monastic institutions, such as the monasteries of Western Europe. These centers of learning played a vital role in preserving and transmitting knowledge, as well as in the production of manuscripts. Notable examples include the monastic schools of St. Gall in Switzerland and Bobbio in Italy.
what opportunities were available to middle class woman in Addams time
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Monks, particularly in certain Buddhist traditions, shave the middle of their heads as a symbol of renunciation and humility. This practice, known as tonsure, signifies their commitment to a monastic lifestyle, detaching themselves from worldly distractions and vanity. The shaved head also serves as a reminder of the impermanence of life and a focus on spiritual growth.
Monastic communities, particularly Benedictine monks, are credited with keeping literacy alive during the Middle Ages. They preserved and copied classical texts as well as religious manuscripts in scriptoria, ensuring the survival of knowledge and culture during a time when literacy was declining in Europe. Their efforts laid the groundwork for the revival of learning that would occur in the later Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
They were both major centers of learning.
Francis Aidan Gasquet has written: 'Monastic life in the Middle Ages'
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monastic institutions, such as the monasteries of Western Europe. These centers of learning played a vital role in preserving and transmitting knowledge, as well as in the production of manuscripts. Notable examples include the monastic schools of St. Gall in Switzerland and Bobbio in Italy.
what opportunities were available to middle class woman in Addams time
Middle School Students do read. How much is determined by their environment, and their home life.
no
Yes, many monks and nuns historically had the ability to read and write, particularly in monastic communities where education was emphasized. They often studied religious texts and were responsible for copying manuscripts, which contributed to the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages. However, literacy rates varied widely depending on the time period and the specific monastic order. In general, those in monastic settings were more likely to be literate than the average layperson of their time.
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Not me, but someone in middle school might...